Reference Manual


Autoread / Rule / MsgType Value

This value defines the message type that the command AR.GetMessage returns. For each message type, you can define how to format the message and how to transmit it to the host system. To do so, use the HostMsgFormatTemplate value of your protocol. You can find in the Protocols MasterKey, under the Subkey for your protocol.

Properties

Format

Name Type/Size Description
MessageType Enumeration (8 bits) Event that triggered the message. It allows the host application to interpret the message content correctly.
Values:
  • Card (0x00)
    A card was presented to the reader. The Autoread subsytem has read and converted the card's number based on the RFID interface component in the reader configuration. The result is returned in the message content.
  • AlarmOn (0x01)
    The tamper alarm was activated. By default, the message content is empty.
  • AlarmOff (0x02)
    The tamper alarm was deactivated. By default, the message content is empty.
  • Keyboard (0x03)
    A PIN was entered via the reader's keyboard. The entered digits are returned in the message content.
  • CardRemoval (0x04)

    A previously presented card has been removed. By default, the message content is empty.

    This message type is only generated if the reader is configured to scan for card removals (Device.Run.AutoreadWaitForCardRemoval).
  • FunctionKey (0x05)
    The user has pressed a certain function key, e.g. the hash (#), star (*), or ENTER (E) key. The code of the entered key is returned in the message content.
  • Logs (0x06)

    The reader returned a log message.

    When you request support, please forward these log messages to us to help us investigate the underlying issue. Please collect log messages from all readers in your project. Only then will they provide meaningful insights.